For Pride Month this year, we're featuring 20 of our favorite LGBTQ+ literary magazines. (Psst... if you're seeing this in June 2026, they're open right now, so don't miss out!)

LGBTQ+ Lit Mags We Love

Curated by community member Caitlin Behrens and endorsed by Chill Subs. These mags actively seek stories of female rage and power.

Lit Mags That Publish Female Rage

Identifies publications that put forward outstanding online work for this respected digital anthology established in 2006.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

Discover the all-time most popular poetry literary magazines. These outlets have maintained a significant presence in the world of poetry.

Most Popular Poetry-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Discover the all-time most submitted-to poetry literary magazines. These publications have consistently attracted a high volume of poetry submissions.

Most Submitted-To Poetry-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Online journals that specifically champion poetry for Best of the Net consideration.

Poetry Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

Lavender Review: Lesbian Poetry & Art

Lavender Review is an international, biannual (June & December) e-zine dedicated to poetry and art by, about, and for lesbians, including whatever LGBTQ might appeal to a lesbian readership. This e-zine is free, and open to everyone. Submissions are open year-round, and there is no fee to submit.
Please submit three to six poems. Include all your poems in one file. Do not submit again until you have received a response. By submitting poetry for publication, you certify that it is your own original work, and that you have not used or reproduced in any manner artificial intelligence technologies or systems. We usually respond within two months. Simultaneous submissions are allowed and encouraged. If individual pieces are accepted elsewhere please write a note in Submittable. We do not accept work that has been previously published, in print or online. If your work is accepted at Lavender Review, you agree to grant us First North American Serial Rights, all archival rights, plus the rights to reprint in any future anthologies. Upon publication all rights revert back to the author. You agree that if your poem/s subsequently appears elsewhere (in print or online), you will give due credit to Lavender Review. Note: the name is Lavender Review, not The Lavender Review.
Remember: Any art from a marginalized group is first dismissed as necessarily trivial or lesser because it doesn’t value the same ideals as the mainstream. It is only through iteration and resilience that the markers used to keep us out become the elements for which we are prized. That’s why a journal devoted to lesbian poetry and art is vital: it rejects tokenism; it makes visible the common themes between otherwise dissimilar writers and artists; and, most importantly, it shows the range and prowess of those who would otherwise be limited to one feature of their work. ~ Eloise Stonborough
Tip jar: Our work on Lavender Review is a volunteer effort and we sincerely thank you for your support. Tip jar donations go toward our website and management costs of running our journal.

Lavender Review - Poetry

Lavender Review is an international, biannual (June & December) e-zine dedicated to poetry and art by, about, and for lesbians, including whatever LGBTQ might appeal to a lesbian readership. This e-zine is free, and open to everyone. Submissions are open year-round, and there is no fee to submit.
Please submit up to six images. By submitting art for publication, you certify that it is your own original work. We usually respond within two months. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work are allowed and encouraged.
Remember: Any art from a marginalized group is first dismissed as necessarily trivial or lesser because it doesn’t value the same ideals as the mainstream. It is only through iteration and resilience that the markers used to keep us out become the elements for which we are prized. That’s why a journal devoted to lesbian poetry and art is vital: it rejects tokenism; it makes visible the common themes between otherwise dissimilar writers and artists; and, most importantly, it shows the range and prowess of those who would otherwise be limited to one feature of their work. ~ Eloise Stonborough
Tip jar: Our work on Lavender Review is a volunteer effort and we sincerely thank you for your support. Tip jar donations go toward our website and management costs of running our journal.

Lavender Review: Lesbian Poetry & Art

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